Headline:
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 2:51AM MDT until April 28 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2025 - 1:51am
Expires:
April 28, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
Heavy rainfall fell in the lower foothills Sunday evening.
Additional light to moderate rainfall will likely result in minor
flooding through this morning in these already saturated areas. This
advisory covers areas from the Yellowstone river south into the
Beartooth mountains.
* WHAT...Minor flooding of small streams and low lying areas caused
by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Montana, including the
following counties, northwestern Carbon, southern Stillwater and
central Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry coulees. Water may flow
over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 244 AM MDT, 1 to 3 inches of rain has fallen since last
evening in the advisory area. Additional light to moderate
rainfall is forecast through this morning that will likely
produce minor flooding within the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area, with locally heavier amounts possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Red Lodge, Columbus, Joliet, Absarokee, Fishtail, Roscoe,
Dean, Luther, Cooney Reservoir State Park, Nye, Roberts, Fox,
Boyd and Mc Leod.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not
drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route.
Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and
request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in
Billings.
Area Description:
Carbon, MT; Stillwater, MT; Sweet Grass, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT